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Gafftopsail Catfish fishing in Mobile County

4 rated shore spots in Mobile County hold gafftopsail catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Gafftopsail Catfish forecast map for Mobile County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for gafftopsail catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Mobile County

No size, bag or season rule for gafftopsail catfish is on record here. Check with Alabama Marine Resources Division (ADCNR) before you keep one.

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Best gafftopsail catfish spots in Mobile County

1Cedar Point PierGood · 66Worth a trySummer visitors on cut bait; slimy and spined, so use a rag or pliers.2Rolston Park, CodenFair · 64Worth a trySummer visitors on cut bait; slimy and spined, so handle with a rag or pliers.3Arlington Park, MobileGood · 66Worth a trySummer catfish that hit cut bait on the bottom; slimy, spiny and strong.4Helen Wood ParkGood · 65Worth a trySummer catfish that hit cut bait and fight harder than hardheads; slimy and spiny.
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Tactics for gafftopsail catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Cut Mullet
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Menhaden (Pogy)
  4. Live Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Fish-Finder Rig
  3. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

Gafftopsail Catfish fishing elsewhere

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